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The curtain is about to go up on Valley United Way's 2012-2013 Community Campaign with a special matinee Kickoff performance starring campaign Chair Joe Pagliaro, Jr., his campaign cabinet - and you! Please join us in our beautiful new office in the old Lafayette School in Shelton and on the stage at Center Stage in the same building as we bring the community together to mark the beginning of this very important Valley tradition.
Register by September 10th here!
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Where in the Valley is Joe Pagliaro Jr?
Episode 1
We're putting Joe on the road to tell you all about agencies and programs throughout the Valley funded by your campaign donations. Check our his first stop and learn more here
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Leadership Greater Valley Has a New Logo and Website - and only 4 openings left
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Leadership Greater Valley (LGV) combines leadership skill building with community education. During the nine-week program, participants get a bird's-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. The class is limited to 15 selected individuals - those who will have the personal opportunity to learn from the leaders of many local organizations and associations. Leadership Greater Valley is unlike other programs because it provides a catalyst for community vision and change - it builds a better tomorrow for all of us.
2012 class starts in September - Click here for an application with the full schedule
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Youth Leaders Make A Video
Valley United Way Youth Leadership students partnered with BHCare's, Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council (VSAAC), in delivering an honest messages to parents about underage drinking and related issues through a public service announcement titled "Let's Talk".
Read more and see the video here. | |
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Back to School Clothes for Kids Update
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BIC is one of the many extremely generous Corporate Volunteer Council members that are donating time, money, school supplies, and new clothing for the Back to School project.
This year's project will clothe about 200 children in Derby next week. To see the other CVC members that are participating this year click here.
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Meet our newest partner - the Family Resource Center
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The FRC helps parents become self reliant individuals by educating them with the knowledge necessary to help their children become the healthiest and happiest members of society as possible.
Learn more here
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Alumni Youth Leaders Speak to Current Members
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Three alumni Youth Leaders met with current members on July 31st, to discuss how they brought the skills the program has given them to their lives in college.
Read more here |
United Way Provides Two Programs to Save You Money!
You can cut your electric bill by up to 20% and help United Way at the same time. Click here for find out how. Valley United Way has teamed up with First Benefit for a free prescription discount program that can also include additional healthcare discounts designed to help individuals and families with medical expenses. Click here to find out more. | |
Like us on Facebook and Share our Story
Help us help the Valley by being an online advocate. Like us on Facebook by clicking here. You can share our stories with your friends by clicking either the "Promote" or "Share" buttons that are listed after every post on our Facebook Page. Join in the conversation by commenting on posts and sharing your thoughts. |
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Volunteer Solutions - For all your volunteer needs
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Whether you are looking for volunteer opportunities in the Valley (and beyond) or are an agency wanting to list your opportunities for free, Volunteer Solutions is just for you. This is an incredible tool brought to you by Valley United Way, and you can try it out anytime by clicking here.
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Help eliminate Hunger
Check out Soupbowltickets.com to see how you can help: http://www.soupbowltickets.com/ | | Surplus tickets help feed the hungry!
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A Couple of Events
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We thought you might be interested in these upcoming events: |
Fore! The Children PCRC Golf Tournament
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Whitney Farms Golf Club, Monroe, CT
Proceeds from the Golf Tournament will help the PCRC to provide services regardless of a family's ability to pay.
Learn more here
"Lethality of Domestic Violence"
Educational Workshop and Interactive Panel
Hosted by BHcare's Center for Domestic Violence Services
October 19th 8am- 2pm
Read more here |
Run the 35 Annual Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race for New Haven Legal Assistance
New Haven Green - Corner of Temple St. and Elm St.Monday, September 3, 2012 @ 8:00 AM
Learn more and register here |
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John "Red" Larsen Golf Classic
For the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
September 18, 2012
Save the Date! |
2nd Annual Comedy Night
for the Rape Crisis Center of Milford
Friday, October 19, 2012
Doors Open @ 7:00 pm - Show Starts @ 8:30 pm
Costa Azurra Restaurant
72 Broadway - Milford, CT 06460
$50/Ticket
Includes Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soda
Please contact (203) 874-8712 or email: ann.mrcc@yahoo.com for tickets!
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Caregiver workshops
2nd Thursday of each month at Shelton Senior Center (81 Wheeler Street, Shelton) at 5:30 PM.
 This program conducted by the Valley Senior Services Council is funded by a Special Needs Grant from Valley United Way. Click here for the full schedule. |
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